June 4, 20223 yr Great story. Another favorite Dean Smith story is in his will, he bought dinner for every former player that he had after he had passed away. They all received a check for $200. https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2015/03/26/dean-smith-will-200-dollars-north-carolina-players Quote Late North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, who died last month, willed his trust to send $200 to each player who lettered under him, Tim Breedlove, who wrote the letter, confirmed to SI.com. Quote In the letter Smith's former players received from Miller McNeish & Breedlove, PA, it was revealed that Smith requested each of his former players be sent a $200 check with the message, "enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith." The enclosed checks also included the notation, "Dinner out." By SI's count, Smith coached 184 players from 1961 to 1997. Edited June 4, 20223 yr by Francisco 2.0
June 4, 20223 yr Popular Post He sent a coach to Africa to learn about African culture? I mean, wasn’t there a class on African Studies already at UNC? Oh yeah…. Riiiight.
June 7, 20223 yr I have a buddy who when he was in high school sent Dean a letter asking for a basketball scholarship. Dean sent a very nice letter back unlike every other coach he sent a letter to. He ended up walking on at UT.
June 7, 20223 yr That goddamn four corners was an abomination, but he was a hell of a coach and a great person…
June 8, 20223 yr There’s good stuff on Dean and history ACCT that’s been showing on the ACCN, recommend it for any CBK fans.
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